Module Details

Module Code: DRAM7010
Title: Theatre History & Text 4
Long Title: Theatre History & Text 4
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2122 - Drama
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module reviews key artistic movements and developments in theatre and performance in the twentieth century. The work of influential writers and practitioners is considered in its socio-cultural context.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 outline developments in theatre and performance in the twentieth century
LO2 assess the significance of key figures and movements in art and theatre of the period
LO3 analyse texts in their historical and socio-cultural contexts
LO4 apply acquired historical and socio-cultural knowledge in performance of text extracts
LO5 structure and present insightful information in oral and written form
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
17747 DRAM7010 Theatre History & Text 4
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Overview of Twentieth Century Theatre and Performance
Analysis of significant works of theatre and performance from the twentieth century in their historical and socio-cultural contexts
Theatre Practitioners
Major contributors to and influences on twentieth century theatre, including playwrights, directors, designers and performance artists
Performance
Through performance of short extracts, learners demonstrate an understanding of the texts and practitioners they have studied.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
An essay that demonstrates knowledge of course work
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
A presentation on twentieth century theatre or performance
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of student participation in and contribution to in-class activities
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Overview of artistic and theatrical developments in the twentieth century Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Reading, discussing and performing texts Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading and researching individually and within groups Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Allain, Paul and Harvie, Jen. (2014), The Routledge Companion to Theatre and Performance, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415636315].
  • Brockett, Oscar and Hildy, Franklin J.. (2012), History of the Theatre, 11th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780205825462].
  • Gale, Maggie and Deeney, John F.. (2011), The Routledge Drama Anthology and Sourcebook: From Modernism to Contemporary Performance, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415466622].
  • Worthen, W.B.. (2011), Wadsworth Anthology of Drama, 6th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 9781428288140].
  • Zarilli, Phillip B. et al. (2010), Theatre Histories: An Introduction, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415462242].
  • Isaac Butler. (2022), The Method, Bloomsbury Publishing, p.0, [ISBN: 9781635574777].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Beckett, Samuel. (2006), The Complete Dramatic Works, Faber and Faber, [ISBN: 9780571229154].
  • Beckett, Samuel. (2010), The Collected Shorter Plays, 2010. Grove Press, [ISBN: 9780802144386].
  • Dorney, Kate and Gray, Frances. (2015), Played in Britain: Modern Theatre in 100 Plays, Bloomsbury, [ISBN: 9781472568670].
  • Etchells, Tim. (1999), Certain Fragments: Texts and Writings on Perforfmance, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415173834].
  • Genet, Jean. Frechtman, Bernhard (trans.). (1994), The Maids and Deathwatch, Grove Press, [ISBN: 9780802150561].
  • Goldberg, RoseLee. (2011), Performance Art: From Futurism to the Present, Thames and Hudson, [ISBN: 9780500204047].
  • Godfrey, Jeanne. (2013), How to Use Your Reading in Your Essays, 2nd. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9781137299819].
  • Greetham, Bryan. (2013), How to Write Better Essays, 3rd. Palgrave, [ISBN: 9781137293282].
  • Huxley, Michael and Witts, Noel. (2014), The Twentieth-Century Performance Reader, 3rd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415696654].
  • Ionesco, Eugene. (1994), The Bald Soprano and Other Plays, Grove Press, [ISBN: 9780802130792].
  • Kane, Sarah. (2001), Complete Plays, Bloomsbury, [ISBN: 9780413742605].
  • Miller, Arthur. (2006), Collected Plays 1944 - 1961, Library of America, [ISBN: 9781931082914].
  • Miller, Arthur. (2012), Collected Plays 1964 - 1982, Library of America, [ISBN: 9781598531473].
  • O'Casey, Sean. (1998), Plays 1, Faber and Faber, [ISBN: 9780571191819].
  • O'Casey, Sean. (1998), Plays 2, Faber and Faber, [ISBN: 9780571191826].
  • Pinter, Harold. (1996), Plays 1, Faber and Faber, [ISBN: 9780571178445].
  • Pinter, Harold. (1996), Plays 2, Faber and Faber, [ISBN: 9780571177448].
  • Pinter, Harold. (1997), Plays 3, Faber and Faber, [ISBN: 9780571193837].
  • Pinter, Harold. (1997), Plays 4, Faber and Faber, [ISBN: 9780571193844].
  • Pirandello, Luigi. Bentley, Eric (trans.). (1998), Six Characters in Search of an Author, Signet, [ISBN: 9780451526885].
  • Ravenhill, Mark. (2001), Plays 1, 9780413760609, [ISBN: 9780413760609].
  • Schechner, Richard. (2013), Performance Studies: An Introduction, 3rd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415502313].
  • Soles, Derek. (2005), The Academic Essay: How to Plan, Draft, Revise, and Write Essays, 2nd. Studymates, [ISBN: 9781842850657].
  • Treadwell, Sophie. (1995), Machinal, Nick Hern Books, [ISBN: 9781854592118].
  • Van Emden, Joan and Becker, Lucinda. (2010), Presentation Skills for Students, 2nd. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780230243040].
  • Walsh, Enda. (2011), Plays: One, Nick Hern Books, [ISBN: 9781848421394].
  • Walsh, Enda. (2014), Plays: Two, Nick Hern Books, [ISBN: 9781848424227].
  • Williams, Tennessee. (2000), Plays 1937 - 1955, Library of America, [ISBN: 9781883011864].
  • Williams, Tennessee. (2000), Plays 1957 - 1980, Library of America, [ISBN: 9781883011871].
 
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 4 Mandatory